Assistant Property Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Property Manager
Work Location: Long Beach, CA
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Assistant Property Manager supports daily residential property operations, including resident relations, leasing, rent collection, recordkeeping, and maintenance coordination. Working closely with property management, maintenance, and resident services staff, this position helps maintain a safe, welcoming community that supports residents’ housing stability and independence. The Assistant Property Manager serves as the primary office contact during the Property Manager’s absence and upholds Century’s mission and values.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and track communication with owners, residents, vendors, utility companies, and maintenance personnel regarding property matters and unit turnover
- Process and review maintenance requests for accuracy including coordinating resolution or vendor scheduling
- Process rental applications, including verification of credit, rental references, and employment references
- Prepare various property documents including agreements, addenda and related correspondence as directed by the Property Manager
- Coordinate property advertising including advertising copy, communication with military housing offices, maintain listing databases, and distribution to local real estate offices
- Maintain accurate database information for properties, units, owners, residents, vendors, and other property management records
- Process mail gathering supporting records for correspondence, and file organization
- Record and distribute staff meeting minutes
- Provide inbound and outbound telephone support
- Maintain key control for occupied and available properties, including tracking authorized key distribution and return
- Lead specific tasks as delegated and perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work with limited direction, and maintain accurate records
- Basic knowledge of budgeting, vendor coordination, invoices, and payment practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to learn property management software
- Ability to follow established leasing, resident screening, fair housing, and safety procedures
- Availability for occasional overtime or schedule adjustments based on property needs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or six (6) months to one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Affordable housing or permanent supportive housing experience
- Experience using Yardi or comparable property management software
- Experience coordinating with resident services teams and supporting individuals with complex needs
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position involves office work and movement throughout common areas, residential units, and outdoor spaces. Duties include computer use, reviewing documents, communicating by telephone and in person, and periods of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of office supplies and materials weighing up to 10 pounds may be required, along with exposure to outdoor weather during property walks and inspections. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
- Full-time position; Monday – Friday schedule (8:30 am to 5:30 pm)
- Hourly pay ranging from $24.00 to $28.00 based upon experience
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Paid time off and holidays
- Education and professional development assistance.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status.